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High-Temperature Wire
- Use for ovens and furnaces
- Fiberglass Fabric Outer Insulation: Flexible
Ceramic Fabric Outer Insulation: Bend and Stay - Temperature Range: See table
Even at 480° F—hotter than some industrial ovens—this wire’s insulation won’t melt.
Wire with a fiberglass outer and mica inner insulation is the common choice for steel mills, iron mills, and glass manufacturing. You may know it as MG wire.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | Min. Temp., °F | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer and Mica Inner Insulation | ||||||||||||
600V AC/600V DC | ||||||||||||
2 | 133/23 | 230 A @ 600° F 419 A @ 86° F | -40° | 840° | 0.45" | Beige | MG | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Building Wire
- Use for buildings
- Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay - Temperature Range:
Wire with Nylon Outer Insulation: -10° to 190° F
Wire with Polyethylene Outer Insulation: -40° to 190° F
Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.
Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. Wire with a nylon outer insulation resists oil and water. THHN wire can be used in dry or damp locations where wire is exposed to condensation or moisture, such as a basement. THWN and THWN-2 wire can be used in both wet and dry environments.
Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
600V AC/600V DC | |||||||||
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2 | 19/15 | 130 A @ 86° F | 0.38" | THHN, THWN-2 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Battery Wire
Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.
Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
Wire with a PVC plastic insulation resists fuel and oil.
Wire with an EPDM rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. The insulation resists abrasion and oil.
Wire with a cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) insulation is ultra-flexible and withstands high heat, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle engine wiring.
SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Corrosion-Resistant Battery Wire
- Use for boats, vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 220° F
Connect batteries in generators, forklifts, and other vehicles in corrosive environments. Also known as marine wire, this copper wire is tin plated to resist corrosion from salt water, battery acid, and oil. Designed for boats, it's a good choice for use outdoors. The PVC insulation stands up to fuel and oil. Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Chemical-Resistant Continuous-Flex Wire
- Use for automation, continuous motion
- Continuous Flex
- Temperature Range: -30° to 190° F
- Insulation: TPE Rubber
Insulated with TPE, this wire won’t break down from oil, coolant, or chemicals, and it carries a strong signal even when repeatedly bent. This makes it great for greasy equipment on automated lines, such as lubricated cable carriers. Its insulation also stands up to moisture and sunlight, so you can use this wire outdoors. This wire is flame rated FT1, which means it meets requirements for preventing the spread of fire.
Unshielded wire works in most applications. You can twist it 90° while pulling and bending it at the same time.
Choose shielded wire if you need protection against signal interference from nearby equipment, such as variable frequency drives or small motors. Spiral-shielded wire balances good signal interference and flexibility. It's the most flexible wire we offer, so it will bend, flex, and twist 180° without stretching or snapping.
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Wire Ga. | Current | OD | Torsion Angle | Outer Insulation Color | Environment | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
1,000V AC | |||||||||||
2 | 162 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | 90° | Black | Clean Room | ISO Class 1 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 FT1 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Stranded Wire with Spiral Shield | |||||||||||
1,000V AC | |||||||||||
2 | 158 A @ 86° F | 0.61" | 180° | Black | Clean Room | ISO Class 1 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 FT1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Outdoor Wire
The EPDM insulation on this wire won’t become brittle or crack from sunlight, humidity, rain, temperature changes, abrasion from dirt and debris, and other rough outdoor conditions. It meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.
SC wire is a good choice for temporary setups powering outdoor lights, equipment, generators, and power distribution boxes, since its thick insulation makes it easy to move and reuse. Commonly found at outdoor events, it’s also known as stage cable.
DLO wire carries higher voltages than SC wire, making it the better choice for heavy duty applications. Use it to run power to motors, cranes, and other equipment in shipyards, mines, and oil- and gas-drilling rigs. Also known as diesel locomotive cable, this wire was originally designed to wire trains. An inner layer of chlorinated polyethylene plastic (CPE) gives it increased resistance to chemicals, heat, and flames. It’s also rated RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations.
All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 wire is mounted to a vertical tray during testing. FT5 wire is suspended horizontally during testing.
- Use for outdoors, buildings, power supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -55° to 220° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
- Use for outdoors, buildings, power supply
- Flexible
- Maximum Temperature: 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: EPDM Rubber
Inner: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic
Aluminum Building Wire
- Use for buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Mend or extend aluminum wire often found in older buildings. This wire isn’t recommended for new wiring, since it’s more likely to overheat than copper when conducting electricity. However, it’s safer to maintain existing aluminum wire with aluminum rather than mixing materials. Building wire is also known as branch circuit wire.
This wire has an outer layer of nylon insulation that won't degrade from oil and water. It’s designed to be pulled through conduit without pulling lubricants. THHN and THWN-2 designated, this wire can be used in damp places.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Cable
Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -40° to 190° F
Yellow: -55° to 220° F - Insulation: EPDM Rubber
Ultra-flexible cable is good for applications that require tight turns.
SOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The EPDM rubber insulation has good tensile strength.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
Low-Voltage Cable
- Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.
Corrosion-Resistant Cable
- Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: See table
The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.
Cable with braided bronze armor has excellent protection against abrasion and other damage.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Stranded Wire with Polyolefin Plastic Inner Insulation | |||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 92 A @ 86° F | 1.19" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Stranded Wire with Polyolefin Plastic, Braided Bronze Armor Inner Insulation | |||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 92 A @ 86° F | 1.42" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
High-Voltage Cable
- Use For: Power Supply, Outdoors
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
Often used in mining equipment, submersible pumps, and drilling rigs, this cable withstands 2,000 volts AC/DC. The EPDM insulation resists abrasion, so it can be pulled over rough surfaces without damaging the wires inside.
Oil-Resistant Continuous-Flex Cable
This cable has an insulation with excellent resistance to oil, so it can be used near motors and equipment that require oil lubrication. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.
- Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
- Continuous Flex
- Insulation:
300 and 1000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulation - Environment:
300 and 1000V AC: Clean Room
600V AC: Not Rated - Specifications Met:
300 and 1000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Material | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Environmental Rating | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 152 A @ 86° F | 25° to 155° | 1.14" | 8.55" | PVC Plastic | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 2 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
- Use For: Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
- Continuous Flex
- Insulation:
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
1,000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulaton - Environment:
600V AC: Not Rated
1,000V AC: Clean Room - Specifications Met:
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
1,000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame-Rated VW-1
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Material | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Environmental Rating | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 152 A @ 86° F | 25° to 155° | 1.32" | 9.6" | PVC Plastic | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 2 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
No-Conduit-Required Control Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Double Shielded: Automation, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: Nylon/PVC Plastic Blend
This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, so it can be used without conduit. It withstands periodic flexing and bending, sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 130 A @ 86° F | 1.27" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||||
2 | 4 | 2/4 | 130 A @ 86° F | 1.31" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Welding Cable
- Use For: Welding
- 600V AC: Bend and Stay
600V AC/DC: Flexible - Temperature Range: -55° to 220° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for vertical flame testing.
Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.
Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
Flame-Resistant Welding Cable
- Use For: Outdoors, Welding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -55° to 190° F
- Insulation: Polyethylene Plastic
This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. It’s also flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames, based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.
Grounding Wire
Ground your electrical system.